Morocco: Driss Chaouni takes over Zalar Holding

The new head, grandson of the group’s founder Mohammed Chaouni Benabdallah, will continue the expansion strategy undertaken by the Moroccan poultry market leader. 

19/08/2022 at 19h25, by Africa Business+

Driss Chaouni (42), formerly deputy general manager of Zalar Holding, was appointed general manager at a board meeting held on 28 July, taking over from Sihame Benhamane, who resigned “for personal reasons”.

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